Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
A demonic entity blurs the line between reality and fiction, haunting the actress who once faced it on screen.
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?
How intense is Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Wes Craven's New Nightmare feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Wes Craven's New Nightmare
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Is Wes Craven's New Nightmare scary?
Yes, properly. Wes Craven's New Nightmare is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Wes Craven's New Nightmare gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Wes Craven's New Nightmare sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Wes Craven's New Nightmare OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Wes Craven's New Nightmare?
Wes Craven's New Nightmare is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Wes Craven's New Nightmare have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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